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    A software developer reviews lines of code across multiple glowing computer monitors in a modern engineering office setup.

    Grindr's AI Productivity Claim: A 200-Engineer Mirage?

    Grindr reports engineering output increased 2.5-3.5x since mid-2024 with flat headcount, equivalent to 200 additional en…

    Thursday 13th August (19 hours ago) · 1 min readRead →
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    A smartphone displaying a dating app profile interface alongside conceptual digital network graphic connections.

    TUGG's AI Compatibility Claim: Innovation or Just Another Quiz?

    71% of US dating app users report frustration with existing platforms, according to Pew Research Tinder's paying subscri…

    Tuesday 11th August (2 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
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    People socialising inside a dimly lit bar with drinks on a table.

    Meet Me at The Bar: Can Venue-Based Dating Solve Messaging Fatigue?

    Eight bars in Riga are testing Meet Me at The Bar, a dating app showing who's at each venue in real time The platform by…

    Wednesday 5th August · 1 min readRead →
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    A smartphone screen displaying an online dating profile photo being edited by digital software.

    Tinder's AI Photo Enhance: When Innovation Undermines Trust

    Tinder paused its AI Photo Enhance tool this week after users reported the feature altered facial features including tee…

    Thursday 30th July · 1 min readRead →
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    A young person sits alone in a room staring at a smartphone screen displaying an artificial intelligence messaging prompt.

    Hinge's AI Prompts: Solving Social Anxiety or Selling Dependence?

    Over half of Hinge's monthly active users are Gen Z, with many relying on AI tools to initiate basic romantic conversati…

    Wednesday 29th July · 1 min readRead →
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    A laptop screen displaying a colourful spreadsheet alongside a smartphone displaying a mobile dating app interface.

    DIY Dating Algorithms: A Signal of Platform Shortcomings?

    Brand strategist Peyton Knight has sold over 10,000 dating spreadsheet templates at $9.99 each, creating a micro-industr…

    Tuesday 28th July · 1 min readRead →
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    A smartphone screen showing a social media dating profile interface with a security verification checkmark.

    Facebook's Free Verification: A Trust Signal or Just Theatre?

    Facebook's new free verification system uses selfie checks to place white checkmarks on Dating, Marketplace and Groups p…

    Tuesday 28th July · 1 min readRead →
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    Two people sitting at a cafe table having coffee and conversation during a date.

    CMB's 2.0 Update: Intentional Dating or Desperate Rebranding?

    Coffee Meets Bagel reports 30% increase in messages sent with likes and 21% rise in profile viewing time since June 2024…

    Monday 27th July · 1 min readRead →
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    Two people having coffee and conversation at a cafe table in a modern city setting.

    Coffee Meets Bagel's Slow Dating Bet: Conviction or Last Resort?

    Messages sent alongside likes increased 30% since Coffee Meets Bagel's 2.0 launch, with profile viewing time up 21% CMB …

    Wednesday 22nd July · 1 min readRead →
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    A person holding a smartphone showing an AI chatbot interface generating response options for a dating app profile.

    AI Chatbots Are Dating's New Normal. Platforms Are Letting It Happen.

    26% of American adults now use AI to write dating app messages, with Google search interest in 'chatfishing' up 5,000% D…

    Wednesday 22nd July · 1 min readRead →
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    A smartphone displaying a dating profile alongside identity verification features and workplace social tools.

    Tribal's AI Update: A Hedge Against Dating App Fatigue

    Tribal, an Australian dating app with 12,000 downloads, has launched AI-powered features, enhanced verification, and psy…

    Tuesday 21st July · 1 min readRead →
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    A group of friends sitting together looking at a mobile phone screen displaying a dating profile during a social gathering.

    Hinge's 'Friend's Take': Authenticity Boost or Just More Profile Performance?

    Hinge's Friend's Take feature launched globally on 15 July, allowing users to send profile links to up to 50 contacts fo…

    Thursday 16th July · 1 min readRead →